Job Title
Veterinary Technician I
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Vet Med Park-Tamu
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Who we are
The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs.
What we want
The Veterinary Technician I assists in the treatment of animals admitted to the Veterinary Medical Park under the supervision of a professional staff member or Veterinary Technician II or higher. Provides assistance to the professional staff and helps to maintain a sanitary and functionally well-organized service within the Veterinary Medical Park.
What you need to know
Salary: Starting $19.11/hour, compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.
Schedule/Location: College Station, Tx | This position requires weekend and holiday work on a rotating schedule as needed. May require working alternate shifts, holidays, weekends, during student absences, and on-call duty.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Qualifications
Required Education
Associate’s degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science or a related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications
2 years of experience handling large animals in a veterinary setting
Certified vet Assistant
Certification as LVT
Working knowledge of veterinary equipment used within a veterinary teaching hospital
Large handling and restraint
Ability to identify unhealthy animals
Knowledge of Biosafety Level 2 Procedures
Knowledge of Anesthetic Equipment, Monitoring Equipment, Microscope, Refractometer, Micro hematocrit Centrifuge, and other laboratory equipment
Ability to collect blood, administer vaccines and medications, and restrain animals
Computer Skills in Excel and Word
Responsibilities
Maintenance of Animal Care Facilities: Assists in providing clinical support to faculty veterinarians in the delivery and instruction of primary care, diagnostic services, community practice medicine, and zoonotic disease control. Assists in screening of newly arrived animals. Observes animals for disease and symptoms of abnormalities. Performs sanitation of barns and other materials. Prepares pens and barns for incoming animals. Travels to feed stores for supplies. Assists investigators with experimental procedures. Maintains inventory of veterinary supplies and medications. This will include weekly inventory, making lists for ordering, placing expiration stickers on new items, discarding expired items and re-organizing items.
Animal Care: Under the supervision of a professional staff member or higher-ranking veterinary technician, may assist in administering medications, maintaining complete and accurate medical records, collecting, preparing, and submitting clinical pathology samples, and capturing fees for materials and services. Assists in technical procedures in animal surgery and post-operative care. Cleans surgery rooms, and preps rooms and recovery stalls for surgical procedures. Sterilizes surgical instruments. Operates technical equipment such as anesthetic machine, ventilator, autoclave, and cattle chute. Collects blood samples from cattle, sheep, goats, and horses. Assists in vaccination and…